RAYMOND, WI — Raymond School Board clerk Amanda Falaschi has resigned, and anyone interested in filling her seat has until June 28 to write a letter of interest to the board. The announcement was made at the June 17 Raymond Board of Education meeting. The reason Falaschi resigned was not disclosed. “I know this last […]
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Raymond School facing $754,011 budget shortfall
RAYMOND, WI — The Raymond School District faces a $754,011 budget shortfall for the 2024-2025 school year unless board members take advantage of a short list of funding options. Interim Superintendent Dr. James Heiden presented the district’s financial situation during Monday’s special board meeting. How deep is the Raymond School budget hole? During the meeting, […]
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Wise, Pauers win Raymond recall election
RAYMOND, Wis. — Janell Wise retained her seat and Mike Pauers is the newest member of the Raymond School Board. Henry Hays cast his ballot minutes before the polls closed at the Village of Raymond Town Hall in the school board recall election on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. / Mark Hertzberg for Racine County EyeHenry […]
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Raymond recall election Tuesday, Feb. 27
RAYMOND, WI — Four candidates are running in the recall election on Tuesday, Feb. 27, of two Raymond school board members, one of whom resigned, leaving her seat vacant. Recall election targets Wise, Keller Gwen Keller Janell Wise and former board member Gwen Keller are targeted for recall because a loosely organized group — Raymond […]
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Janell Wise: 2024 Raymond School Board recall candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. The Raymond School Board recall election is Tuesday, Feb. 27. These are Janell Wise’s answers. Janell Wise What position are you seeking?Raymond School Board Where do you live?2157 43rd St., Caledonia How long have you lived […]
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Raymond School Board recall election: 3 people submit candidacy paperwork
RAYMOND, WI — Three individuals have filed candidacy paperwork to run in the Raymond School Board recall election. Janell Wise Gwen Keller and Janell Wise were targeted for recall because a group of residents and parents of Raymond students claimed they were unfit to serve on the Board of Education. Board Secretary Amanda Falaschi certified […]
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Ahead of recall election, Keller resigns from Raymond School Board
RAYMOND, WI — Gwen Keller resigned her Raymond School Board seat ahead of the upcoming recall election. Gwen Keller Interim Superintendent James Heiden confirmed that he received an email late on Saturday, Jan. 27, from Keller to board President Audrey Kostuch. In her message on which Heiden was CC’d, Keller wrote that she enjoyed working […]
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Raymond recall certified; election will be Feb. 27
RAYMOND, WI — The recall effort against Raymond Board of Education members Gwen Keller and Janell Wise has been certified. The election will be Tuesday, Feb. 27. Mitchell Berman confirmed that he received two email messages from board Clerk Amanda Faluschi at 1:35 p.m. with one certification of sufficiency each for Keller and Wise. Majority […]
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Reducing open enrollment could negatively impact Raymond School budget
RAYMOND, WI — The Raymond Board of Education with a 2-1 vote on Monday, Jan. 15 limited the number of open enrollment students the district will accept next year, and it could have a negative effect on its budget. Board members Amanda Faluschi and Audrey Kostuch voted to approve admitting just six open enrollment students […]
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Keller, Wise challenge more than 170 recall signatures, certification decision due by Jan. 18
RAYMOND, Wis. — Raymond School Board members Gwen Keller and Jenell Wise have officially challenged more than 170 signatures on the recall petitions against them. School Board Clerk Amanda Falaschi has until Jan. 18 to either certify the recall or uphold Keller’s and Wise’s challenges, in which case the recall effort would effectively conclude. Reasons […]
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Raymond School in Focus: Reporting from Racine County Eye
Explore the diverse and comprehensive coverage of Raymond School in Racine County, presented by the Racine County Eye. This page serves as a central resource for articles and updates related to Raymond School, reflecting various dimensions of its operations and community impact. Our coverage includes a range of topics from educational developments and board meetings […]
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Raymond group collects signatures needed to trigger school board recall
RAYMOND, WI —The group of parents from Raymond School looking to recall two school board members say they have more than enough signatures to trigger the recall. Gwen Keller and Janell Wise are the two board members targeted. More than enough signatures to trigger recall Mitchell Berman told Racine County Eye the group has 660 […]
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After Garvey resigns, lawsuit filing in question
RAYMOND, Wis. — Amid controversy and a deep political divide, Dr. Michael Garvey, Superintendent and Business Manager of the Raymond School District, announced his resignation effective Dec. 31. District Administrator Dr. Michael Garvey announces his resignation, effective Dec. 31, during the Raymond School board meeting on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. / Mark Hertzberg for Racine […]